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New and Alternative Treatments for Autism

Emerging and alternative treatments for autism range from medical treatments to diets to eastern and wholistic interventions. Find out more about options for treatment, weigh the possibilities, and learn how to evaluate the usefulness of different treatments for the autistic person in your life.

Therapeutic Riding - Therapeutic Riding and Your Child with Autism
Therapeutic riding and hippotherapy are popular treatments for children with autism. Has your child tried therapeutic riding? Do you recommend it?

The New Autism Research Institute Approach to Biomedical Treatment for Autism
The Autism Research Institute (ARI) was created by Dr. Bernard Rimland, one of the pioneers in autism treatment. Dr. Rimland was also one of the creators of the DAN (Defeat Autism Now) protocol. In this Q&A, ARI staff respond to questions about their controversial biomedical treatment approach for autism spectrum disorders.

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